Great school! Great faculty and wonderful students. The curriculum is challenging because it is not taken straight from a textbook. Students are pushed to use their own minds rather than memorizing from boring textbooks. Heavy focus on critical thinking and community/world responsibility.
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Posted by a parent on 05/02/09
If you can even get in this school, you'll see that children who lack self-motivation will probably have difficulty here. This school is really effective for more advanced learners who are self-motivated, but children whose parents cannot be as involved in their lives tend to struggle in such a demanding
... Read more academic atmosphere that requires personal responsibility. We were forced to remove our children because typical area public schools will cater more to students who need more external motivation. I wouldn't recommend this school for 'average' students or parents who do not have time to work with their children at home. This type of school was too much of a committment for my family because my job requires me to spend much time out of town and my children are not as self motivated as most of WA students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/30/09
My kids have been attending Westlake Academy since its inception. The school is new and has had many growing pains. But there is no other school I would have my kids enrolled in. They are happy, well-adjusted and thriving. The IB curriculum is not for everyone. But I CHOOSE IB and Westlake Academy
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Posted by a parent on 04/15/09
We have been at Westlake Academy from the very beginning and have never second guessed our initial decision to enroll our children in the IB program. We have watched them gain confidence and knowledge that is not offered by any other private or public school in our area. While the school has undergone
... Read more expected growth and changes it has never failed to give our children everything that has been promised. I have no doubt that they have become lifelong learners, with a respect and understanding of diversity that many of us may never grasp. Thank you to the original school Founders, the ongoing support of positive parents, the students of Westlake Academy, who along with phenomenal teachers make this school so very special and a true honor to be a part of. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/09
Where did they get this Head of School? He is the most disrespectful and rude person in the world! He treats teachers, parents and sometimes students as if they were making him a favor by paying attention to them. An open and safe communication style is necessary. It is a such a great school that it
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Posted by a parent on 03/30/09
After extensive research, we've gladly committed our children's education to the IB concept at Westlake Academy. If an Exemplary rating on the TEKS is mediocre, not to mention PSAT scores well above national averages, & letters arriving daily from highly reputed universities, we'll stay right where
... Read more we are. WA continues to grow, improve & inspire! The IB concept is not only wonderful, it works & is respected the world over. Although some haven't found WA to be the best fit, many Westlake families remain in this school of 420+ students (K-11 currently) situated in this little town of only 700 residents. And, the numbers are growing. Westlake citizens should be PROUD of the fact that their leaders had the foresight to start this IB school... school & city leaders from all over the state & nation have visited the campus in hopes of duplicating these efforts. It's a terrific education! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/15/09
Engage in extensive research before you commit your child s future to Westlake Academy. Absence of leadership, no curriculum, ill-prepared teachers, no text books, and lack of funding contribute to the school s mediocre performance. The IB is wonderful in concept; however, it is unrecognizable at WA.
... Read more Sadly, the most outstanding feature of the academy is the pastoral setting. The school was built primarily for the residents of Westlake, but only a handful of families remain. The majority have moved on to superior public & private schools in the area. Even school board members have removed their children from this school. That fact alone should make you think twice before enrolling. Students who left Westlake have had to do extensive remedial work to catch up with their peers. If only I had known, I would have never risked my child s education on the unproven program offered at Westlake Academy. You've been warned. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/13/09
i love this school, it is amazing. i am learning so much in the IB invironment, and the teachers genuinely care about each student. i would recommend my school to anyone, any day.
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Posted by a student on 02/05/09
I do not like it here. My old school was better. Everyone is very rich at this school except me. Fine.
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Posted by a student on 01/18/09
Westlake Academy earned the Teaxs 'Exemplary School' designation last year. We have an incredible new Head of School; there was some 'house-cleaning' of folks who did not fit. The Board Trustees spent a great of time, thought, and effort into rewriting the Code of Conduct over the summer; the Head
... Read more of Primary school (his 2nd year on the job), along with our new Head of Secondary school are extremely focused on providing the best educational environment for the students-and requiring that students adhere to the Code of Conduct. There is an incredible 'breath of fresh air' at the Academy this year. Problems that surrounded the former Head of School have either left with her, or are being dealt with effectively by our new Head. Our child is challenged at this school. We moved to Westlake specifically for the Academy. Read less
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Roanoke schools — Westlake Academy is located at 2600 Ottinger Rd, Roanoke TX 76262. 2600 Ottinger Rd is in the 76262 ZIP code in Roanoke, TX Westlake Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 11.
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